Senior Engineer - Checkatrade Labs
Hybrid role, three days a week at our office in Kings Cross
Revolutionise the Trades Industry with Cutting-Edge Tech
Checkatrade Labs is not your typical engineering team. We are the high-velocity innovation hub within Checkatrade, operating like a startup inside an established, industry-leading company. Our mission? To rapidly experiment, build, and launch game-changing products that digitise the UK trades market.
If you’re the kind of engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving real-world problems with AI, and wants to see the tangible impact of your work in production from day one, this is the team for you.
Why Join Checkatrade Labs?
* Move at Startup Speed– We launch MVPs in weeks, not months. Work in small, autonomous teams that make decisions fast.
* AI-First Engineering– We harness the power of AI tools and APIs in production from day one, accelerating development and enhancing product capabilities.
* Build Zero-to-One Products– Experience the thrill of taking an idea from concept to a fully operational product.
* Data-Driven Decisions– We prioritise instrumentation, analytics, and rapid experimentation to validate ideas.
* Hands-On Innovation– Work directly with users, founders, and stakeholders to shape products that disrupt the home improvement industry.
What Youll Be Doing
* Build & Launch Fast– Create and deploy MVPs in weeks, not months.
* Own Technical Direction– Make key architectural decisions that balance speed with scalability.
* Experiment Rapidly– Prototype, test, and iterate quickly while maintaining high standards of data collection.
* Work Autonomously– Collaborate with product entrepreneurs and take ownership of engineering decisions.
* Be Empowered with AI– Leverage AI-powered development tools to move faster and smarter.
Who You Are
* A builder at heart– You love crafting new products from scratch.
* Passionate about startups and zero-to-one development.
* Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapid decision-making.
* Self-directed with strong entrepreneurial instincts.
* Excited to wear multiple hats and work across the full stack.
* Interested in eventually becoming a tech co-founder or startup CTO.
Your Tech Superpowers
* Strong full-stack engineering skills with experience in rapid prototyping.
* Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, React, and cloud platforms.
* A data-driven mindset with experience in metrics-based development.
* A track record of shipping in fast-paced environments.
* Hands-on experience with API development and modern software engineering practices.
Our Tech Stack
Frontend: React, TypeScript
Backend: Node.js, TypeScript
Cloud: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Firestore)
AI: Claude/GPT, Clinebot, Devin
Tools: Retool for MVPs, PERN Stack for durable applications
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a technical co-founder or want to experience the thrill of startup-style innovation with the resources and stability of a leading company, this is your chance. Join Checkatrade Labs and help us shape the future of home improvement services through rapid innovation, AI-powered engineering, and industry-first solutions.
About us
We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business.
We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.
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